LAND O' LAKES - The Pasco County School Board has approved a contract with a new charter school despite concerns that the school has enrolled more students than the Department of Education might provide funding for if the state puts a cap on spending. ...more

July 10, 2008

The city should ask the Hernando County Supervisor of Elections Office to handle filing duties for city council candidates, a council member recommended Monday. ...more

July 8, 2008

Would eliminate perception of bias. ...more

July 7, 2008

Ten puppies were taken during a burglary of a Tampa business this morning, authorities say. ...more

June 30, 2008

A slowdown in the housing industry has forced developers to delay the start of new construction projects. ...more

June 25, 2008

Rates on 30-year mortgages jumped to the highest level in nearly eight months, reflecting increased concerns about what the Federal Reserve might do to battle inflation. ...more

June 13, 2008

Most of the snowbirds have left the area, so those of you who have been sitting back and griping that the snowbirds are taking all the room and parking places can get out now. One of the places I would suggest you get out to is the Highlands Little Theatre to take in one of the performances of "Dearly Departed." It will surely take you mind off your worries, as it is hard to worry and laugh at the same time. ...more

June 12, 2008

Edie Restall sits on a curb in the East Bay High School parking lot, taking bites from a sandwich in a fast-food wrapper, while her daughter talks to a friend. ...more

May 10, 2008

Orders to factories for big-ticket manufactured goods jumped unexpectedly in December, good news amid signs the U.S. economy may be tipping toward a recession. ...more

January 30, 2008

Audrey Davison lives alone, gets a $620 Social Security check each month and worries about the sharply rising taxes on her four-bedroom house. Davison, 76, raised her family there and after 43 years, she really doesn't want to leave Greenburgh. ...more

December 26, 2007